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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.57, 3,362.27 and 1,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.57, 3,362.27 and 1,774.04 is: 2,452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.57 : 3,362.27 = 1,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.57/3,362.27 = 1,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.57x = 3,362.27 × 1,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.57x = 5,964,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,775.79/2,432.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.05

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